Love’s Alternative Energy launches new CNG Station in California

Fresno site marks 106th CNG location across U.S. and Canada, tailored to heavy-duty fleets.

Love’s Alternative Energy, a division of Love’s Travel Stops, has officially opened a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Fresno, California, its first location under the new brand. Situated in a strategic distribution corridor near Highway CA-99, the station is designed to serve the growing demand for lower-emission fueling solutions among trucking, refuse, and transit fleets in California’s Central Valley.

The unmanned "cardlock" facility features six high-speed CNG dispensers and is accessible 24/7, allowing fleets to refuel at their convenience. The layout supports vehicles up to Class 8, ensuring easy maneuverability for long-haul and municipal trucks. Each fueling session is logged with detailed data on vehicle, driver, and transaction, helping fleet managers optimize fuel usage and costs.

“The Fresno station addresses a growing demand for lower carbon fueling options for commercial trucking, refuse and transit fleets in this part of the country as it’s a significant logistics and supply chain hub,” said Ryan Erickson, Vice President of Love’s Alternative Energy. “This self-serving fueling facility gives our CNG fleet customers the ability to fuel on their schedule, competitive pricing, easy maneuvering for larger vehicles, and comprehensive reporting on fuel consumption.”

The new facility boosts the company’s CNG network to 106 sites across the U.S. and Canada, reinforcing its leadership in alternative fuel infrastructure. The Fresno station supports the state’s broader environmental policies, including carbon neutrality goals and upcoming freight regulations aimed at cutting diesel emissions.

Community engagement was also part of the launch. To mark the grand opening, Love’s Alternative Energy donated $5,000 each to Sunnyside High School and Valley Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospital.